Wells, Maine – FirstSource Events, a division of International Conference Development LLC (ICDevents), has released the speaker lineup for its 2017 Deli & Cheese 1on1 networking event. The dates for the 2017 event are February 7 – 9 in St. Augustine, Florida. This conference will adopt FirstSource’s highly productive meetings format, which combines product presentations, industry seminars, and product samplings with a unique 1-on-1 Buyer-Supplier Exchange.
Steve Petusevsky. Author of the Whole Foods Market Cookbook will open the morning educational session program with his presentation entitled “A Blueprint for Adding the Grocerant Experience to your Deli.” Chef Steve will help retailers identify their potential to create something unique, while understanding core elements that must be baked into a successful grocerant. An outline will be offered on all the considerations that go into this decision and some of the results will be visually offered from actual retail Grocerant operations that Chef Petusevsky has placed into chains both large and small including; Whole Foods Market, Marianos, Roundys, Google, Lettuce Entertain You, Luckys Markets and others. Retailer attendees will understand the importance of creating a food mission, menuing for the shopper and the banner, training and culture, and the metrics to measure results.
Other industry luminaries on the 2017 event lineup include: Colleen McLellan, Director, Datassential who will speak on “Capturing Your Share of Prepared Food Sales,” Laura Werlin, Cheese Author & Educator, covering “Everything You Need to Know About the New American Cheese,” and Emilio Mignucci, Vice President DiBruno Brothers, who will moderate a panel on “Discovering the Old: Artisan Charcuterie in America.”
These are only some of the visionary speakers that are on board to present to the audience of high volume buyers of Deli, Specialty Cheese, Prepared Foods and Charcuteries. Additional key features of Deli&Cheese 1on1 include a sampling showcase, supplier presentations, and many quality networking opportunities.
Event Director Bill Doherty sums it up as follows, “This event provides attendees the unique opportunity to gain insight into current industry trends and see new market concepts first-hand. Our strong educational component is paired with unparalleled collaboration and networking opportunities all geared to improve purchasing efficiency. We filled up the hotel very quickly in Hilton Head this past year and expect to do the same again in 2017. The response from buyers and suppliers has been great!”
For more information on Deli & Cheese 1 on 1 2017, please visit the event website at http://firstsourceevents.com/delicheese-1on1/.
About FirstSource Events
FirstSource networking events are limited to high-volume buyers and vendors. The format combines buyer-scheduled one-on-one meetings, personal introductions with icebreakers, vendor presentations and product tastings. In addition, vendors’ products are featured at many of the event’s meals and receptions. Hotel, airfare and meals for invited buyers are covered by the event organizers. A limited number of pre-screened vendors pay a modest fee to take part. To date, all FirstSource events have earned a 100 percent satisfaction rating by participants. For additional information about FirstSource visit www.FirstSourceEvents.com
About International Conference Development, LLC
With over 75 years cumulative experience in the conference and exhibition business; ICDevents professionals have produced highly successful events in multiple fields and industries including: biotechnology, environment, finance, knowledge management, customer relationship management, investment, design, architecture, construction, insurance, manufacturing, marketing, electronic commerce, healthcare, pharmaceutical, energy, food and beverage, telecommunications and information technology. These exhibitions and conferences have been held at leading resorts, hotels and convention centers worldwide.
Source: FirstSource Events